Another ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in downtown Kirkland on Friday, this time featuring Mayor Joan McBride as she welcomed Lake Washington Physical Therapyto their new home in the Merrill Gardens building (209 Kirkland Avenue). Ben Wobker and his wife Sara showed guests the facility which provides all the services that patients may need to complete rehabilitation including orthotics, manual therapy, braces, myofascial release and exercise programs. They also offer several unique services which include digital imaging for gait evaluation, dartfish biomechanical analysis, and sport-specific training services.
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The following is just a sample of some of the injuries Lake Washington Physical Therapy treats:

Ankle & Knee Injuries

Back sprains and Disc symptoms

Neck & Shoulder pain

Running & Sports Injuries

Post Surgical Patients

The public is welcome to tour the facility and discover a rather unique feature: a "midfield" of artificial grass tailored to athletes. There is also a retail section offering a selection of athletic shoes available for sale.